Scrapbook April 9-13
BIRTHDAY: Eliodora Rios: Eliodora "Lola" Rios, longtime resident of Gilroy, turned 91 April 4. She was born in Del Rio, Texas, in 1921, and moved to Gilroy with her late husband, George Rios, and their 11 children in 1971. She enjoys her garden and spending time with her family.
Young church emphasizes serving community
It has been just over two years since Morgan Hill Community Christian revived a church at 305 W. Main Ave. In the 18-month span since their launch, there have been remarkable results.
‘Spamalot’: Side-splitting mirth
“Spamalot” is taken from the successful movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and the Broadway hit of 2005, for which Eric Idle wrote the book, music and lyrics with John Du Prez. The show garnered 14 Tony nominations and won three, one for best musical. Python groupies and non-obsessed Python theater goers will be gleefully satisfied with all the absurdity and insanity.
Rabies found in nearby county
Two cases of rabies were reported in North Monterey County this past week. One of these was in a dog, the other a skunk. It’s been while since rabies killed someone’s pet. But with this news, we know that rabies, a deadly virus contagious to humans, is in our own back yard.
Cupcake wines are a sure bet – and affordable
Cupcakes aren’t typically paired with wine, but if you like smooth wines with a hint of sweetness as I do; you may also like Cupcake Vineyard wines.
GETTING OUT: Pines add ‘magic’ at Jacks Peak County Park
When I talk to people on the Monterey Peninsula who walk the preserves and parks in the area, they often mention Jacks Peak County Park. My sister and her canine companion, Harry, recently came up from Santa Barbara for a visit, and we decided to rendezvous in Monterey for a short hike. Since Monterey’s county parks are dog-friendly, it seemed like a perfect time to go to Jacks Peak and see what everybody has been talking about.
